sérotonine
feminine
Serotonin in French is sérotonine.
The term refers to the chemical compound 5-hydroxytryptamine.
Meaning: the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun is feminine, it is preceded by the feminine article la or the partitive de la.
Did you know?
- In French medical jargon, the concept of 'serotonin syndrome' is translated as 'syndrome sérotoninergique', turning the noun into a long adjective.
- French medical discourse often groups sérotonine with dopamine and endorphine as 'les hormones du bonheur', or the hormones of happiness.
- The term 'sérotonine' is often used metaphorically in French popular media to discuss 'le bonheur', just as 'happiness' is used in English.
Examples in context
- La sérotonine influence directement notre état d'espritSerotonin directly influences our state of mind
- La sérotonine influence l'humeur.Serotonin influences mood.
- Il faut stimuler la sérotonine.It is necessary to stimulate serotonin.
- Le soleil aide à produire de la sérotonine.Sunlight helps produce serotonin.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are discussing health and lifestyle.
- HugoEst-ce que la sérotonine aide pour le stress ?Does serotonin help with stress?
- EmmaOui, elle joue un rôle important.Yes, it plays an important role.
- HugoComment peut-on augmenter son taux ?How can we increase its level?
- EmmaFaire du sport est une bonne idée.Doing sports is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “serotonin” translations and entries sérotonine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
